My 79 Monte Carlo

[berkes454]

I was just wondering your guys' opinions on my Monte Carlo would be, shes a 79 with a 350 bored .30 over, bigger cam, Dyno Max headers, 3 inch exhaust, Super Coil Ignition, 950 Thermo Quad Carb, Edelbrock Performer Intake, 12:1 Compression Ratio, 3.83 posi traction rear end Center Line Rims mounted on Hercules rubber. GIMMIE UR OPINOIONS!!!



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[68chevelle]

my opinion is that its not actualy a muscle car. but aside from that it sounds like you got a little something going, but its way over carbed. 3.83 gears, hummm, thats a new one.

[berkes454]

Ya that carb is way to big as for the gear sorry theyre 3.73s

[68chevelle]

oh ok. thats alot better.

[BleedDodge]

It should turn some heads. You don't see people fixing these things up every day, so I think you'll have one of a kind wherever you live, so that should get you some attention. It's definitely better than having to drive around a normal '79 Monte, anyway...

[1g1yy]

12:1 compression?

[berkes454]

Anybody got any ideas on what make and size of carb i should go to?? and no damn quadrajets either

[68chevelle]

Anybody got any ideas on what make and size of carb i should go to??

you probably only need like 625CFM's, but you should probably get something in the range of 700-750CFM's, and just rejet it.

and no damn quadrajets either

ok fine then, dont get one of the best carbs you could ever run.

[JoeBobE218]

Hold on i have q-jet what are you talking about?

[MagicRat]

Originally Posted by berkes454

Anybody got any ideas on what make and size of carb i should go to?? and no damn quadrajets either

If your cam is truly bigger, then a Q-jet won't work well. Try a Carter AFB (Edelbrork)
I run Holley's on sme of my cars with some success. They are easily tuned, but they are miserable over rich over jetted things out of the box. You need to work on them to get them to work well, but are great for really big cams.
Otherwise your car is fine, mechanically. However, it does have a bit of the hillbilly trailer park look to it.

It would look much better if you lose the cheesy chrome and stainess. If you keep the chrome wheels and big scoop, make the rest all black.
And, whats is that thing on the back? Is that a rice rocket wing????? Oh, jeez, leave that for the civics with the neons.

[berkes454]

No way I am losin that trim!!!! if u only could see the car without it u would know exactly waht im talkin about (looks like shit, chrome adds a sparkle) as for the spoiler........ya it looks ricey but people seem to like it on there and it gives it that.......... well just look at what i call her.

[Stroked it]

i've got a rochester 650cfm q-jet on mine,,,, try edelbrocks thunder series,,, that should bring her to life

[MagicRat]

Originally Posted by berkes454

No way I am losin that trim!!!! if u only could see the car without it u would know exactly waht im talkin about (looks like shit, chrome adds a sparkle) as for the spoiler........ya it looks ricey but people seem to like it on there and it gives it that.......... well just look at what i call her.

Well, you asked for opinions.
IMHO the Monte is, at least in appearance, an over done car when it was made.
It has too many sheet metal folds and creases. Throw on the scoop, wing and wheels, and you have way too many features competing for your attention.
If you want it to be saken seriously, cut down on the glitter. The best looking custom rods are the more simple, smooth-looking ones.
Otherwise it looks like a cross between a 70's custom van and a Latino low rider. All you need are white walls and fuzzy dice!

Seriously, it is almost a nice looking car. At the very least, pull off the Monte Carlo name badges.

[tim1950]

I like it. Monte's were not muscle cars though, to many luxury items. I have a 88 Monte Carlo SS thats a lot of fun.

[Stroked it]

The 79's are pretty light and can be built like crazy... whats so bad about luxury.... go fast with style